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Mr. James Hilton portrayed a classic tale of Shangri-La - the Lost Horizon, if you have already read it and wanted to believe it, you should take this trip to see how people there live stress- free and in moderation. Then you could answer the question "is moderation in a happy, stress- free situation better than a world where we feel great passions but also endure periods of unhappiness?" We arranged this itinerary for people who would like to experience some totally different lifestyles which may provoke deep thought.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.

Tibetan women dancing

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explor the city.

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel


Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel


Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 04: Beijing
Only the hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. We intend to leave the day free for you to absorb something of the vibrant atmosphere of Beijing. (B)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 05: Beijing - Xian
The morning is free. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace and the Lama Temple. See off at Beijing Railway Station to take an overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. (B+D)

Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train

A Tibetan woman praying

Day 06: Xian
Pick you up at the railway station. After having breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum. (B+L)

Accommodation: City Hotel


Day 07: Xian
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to visit the City Wall, the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore the Bazaar near the Mosque by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: City Hotel


Day 08: Xian - Lhasa - Tsetang
You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the stop is very near to your hotel. Board the flight to Lhasa by yourselves. Our guide will pick you up at the Lhasa airport and transfer to the hotel in Tsetang. (B)

Accommodation: Yulong Holiday Hotel


Day 09: Tsetang - Lhasa
Ferry the Yarlong Tsangpo River and visit the Samye Monastery. Transfer to Lhasa and check in at the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel


Day 10: Lhasa
Visit the magnificent Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, visit the Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park. (B+L)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel


Day 11: Lhasa
Visit the Jokhang Temple and the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street. After having a western-style lunch, go ahead to visit the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital, the Tibet Museum and the Carpet Factory. (B+L)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel

Prayer wheels at the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa

Day 12: Lhasa - Shangri-La
Visit a Tibetan family on the way to the airport. Take a flight to Shangri-La and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: Guanguang Hotel


Day 13: Shangri-La
Visit the Bita Lake and the Shudu Lake. On the way back, visit the Songzanlin Monastery. (B+L)

Accommodation: Guanguang Hotel


Day 14: Shangri-La - Lijiang
On the way to Lijiang, visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the First Bend of the Yangtze River and the Stone Drum Town. Transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: Sanhe Hotel


Day 15: Lijiang
Visit the Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals, the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. You will have some free time to explore the old Town by yourselves in the afternoon. (B+L)

Accommodation: Sanhe Hotel


Day 16: Lijiang
The day is free for you to explore the city. (B)

Accommodation: Sanhe Hotel


Day 17: Lijiang - Kunming
Take a flight to Kunming and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Stone Forest and the Flowers and Birds Market. (B+L)

Accommodation: King World International Hotel

Lijiang Old Town

Day 18: Kunming - Chongqing
Take a flight to Chongqing. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as you board the luxurious the ship. (B+L)

Accommodation: President Cruises


Day 19: Fengdu
At about 08:30, visit the Ghost City of Fengdu. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening. (B+L+D)


Day 20: Badong (Shennong Stream) - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Visit Badong and take a small junk to enjoy the marvelous spectacles of the nature in the Shennong Stream. Continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. (B+L+D)


Day 21: Yichang - Shanghai
Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. After lunch, pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. Drive to Yichang, visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B+L)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel


Day 22: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund on your own. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel


Day 23: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel


Day 24: Departure from Shanghai
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)

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